News Release

Monday, February 27, 2017

Off-Duty Los Angeles Police Officer Involved in a Shooting in the City of Anaheim NRF014-17cr

**Update**

The off-duty
officer involved in the below incident has been identified as
Police Officer II Kevin Ferguson, Serial #41402.

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing
investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview
witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze
forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

Anaheim: On February 21, 2017
LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) detectives
responded to a location in the City of Anaheim to conduct an
investigation into an off-duty officer-involved-shooting. An
investigator from the Office of the Inspector General also
responded to the location. Personnel from the Anaheim Police
Department were at scene conducting the criminal investigation of
the incident.

FID investigators are aware there is video of the incident and will
review all video in this case. The officer is currently on
administrative leave.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners to determine whether the use
of force complied with LAPD's policies and procedures.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:

During business hours at (213) 486-5230;

During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);

Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip
to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or